Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: IMC Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for an Intermediate Care (IMC) unit specializing in neurological and medical intermediate patients. This is a travel/contract position with night shifts (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 18:45 - 07:15).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Ability to titrate LEVO (Levophed)
• Telemetry experience
• Experience with Epic Electronic Health Record system

Work Environment & Schedule

• Patient Ratio: 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Unit Census: Maximum 24 patients.
• Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (18:45 - 07:15).
• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hours per week available.
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks.
• Float Requirement: May float to other intermediate areas including critical care (ICU/Stepdown).
• Call Requirement: None.

Orientation & Training

• Orientation: 32 hours total (8-hour computer class plus two unit shifts after hospital orientation).
• Testing: Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start.
• Behavioral Expectations: Must demonstrate teamwork and adhere strictly to call-off policies.

Patient Population

• Intermediate care patients with a neurological sub-specialty focus alongside medical intermediate patients.

Required Compliance & Documentation

• Background check within 6 months.
• Drug screening within 6 months (9-panel acceptable).
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or documentation of past positive).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B per facility requirements.
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement.
• Physical exam (per travel agency standards).
• References and performance evaluations as applicable.
• Completion of required facility-specific education and compliance training modules.
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, business attire).
• Completion of confidentiality and hospital policy acknowledgments.
• Proof of logging into facility learning system (I-Learn) within 24 hours of account setup.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications: CCRN, TNCC, CPI.
• Skills in port access/management, phlebotomy, triage, ICP monitoring, conscious sedation, charge nurse experience.

Additional Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite. Call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation.
• Must meet behavioral expectations in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Strong adherence to call-off policy is mandatory.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with a specialized neurological and medical intermediate care patient population in a supportive team environment.